History suggests that an April MACD sell signal should never be ignored, but this particular MACD sell signal is loaded with additional nuances and tell tale signs. Here’s a closer look at what could be the most infamous sell signal of the year.

On Monday MACD triggered a sell signal for the S&P 500. There are a number of reasons why this sell signal should be watched very carefully:

1) It occurred after the S&P 500 (SNP: ^GSPC) pushed into triple resistance.

The April 2 Profit Radar Report highlighted this resistance cluster as follows:

“Trend line resistance going back to October 2011 is at 1,900. Minor trend line resistance is at 1,898. The centerline of a short-term trend channel is at 1,898."

A bounce is likely since the S&P 500 (NYSEArca: SPY) found support exactly where it should have. However, when this bounce is finished, seasonality and the MACD sell signal may take over and push stocks lower.

Why is seasonality such a big deal?

A chart says more than a thousand words, and this chart shows that (based on history) investors do not want to own stocks after April in a midterm election year.

Simon Maierhofer is the publisher of the Profit Radar Report. The Profit Radar Report presents complex market analysis (S&P 500, Dow Jones, gold, silver, euro and bonds) in an easy format. Technical analysis, sentiment indicators, seasonal patterns and common sense are all wrapped up into two or more easy-to-read weekly updates. All Profit Radar Report recommendations resulted in a 59.51% net gain in 2013.